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Ipswich School, of which the Preparatory School is a part, is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We have a long history, established over 600 years ago, and we are the only school mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. Today, Ipswich School is a co-educational school with over 1,000 pupils aged between 3 months and 19 years. We have been voted Suffolk’s top independent school in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide each year since 2016.

We are very proud of our academic success, which is one of the key features of Ipswich School, coupled with a rich and successful co-curricular life. Our pupils realise their potential through a rounded education that is second to none, and we firmly believe that we create extraordinary futures for all our pupils in a happy, caring, and safe environment, taught by excellent teachers.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an inspiring and highly skilled educationalist to lead our Prep School and oversee The Lodge Day Nursery. The successful candidate will have the strategic vision, drive and experience to build on existing success and develop the Prep School further while also preserving and staying true to its history and tradition.

You should be fully committed to Ipswich School’s core values and bring experience of successful senior leadership in prep school education. You will be keen to promote academic rigour within a safe and transparent culture supported by excellent pastoral care and to ensure that children have access to a wide range of co-curricular opportunities. An engaging, visible, and instinctively collaborative leader, you will be able to inspire confidence across all sections of the school and local community, enjoy networking and be able to promote the Prep School extensively.

Potential candidates wishing to discuss this post are invited to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment:

• Jenny Funnell – jennyfunnell@rsacademics.com or +44(0)7941221172
• Peter Bodkin – peterbodkin@rsacademics.com or +44(0)7821737092

For further information about the role and an application pack, please visit: www.rsacademics.com

Closing date: 10.00am on Wednesday 9th February 2022

RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

• Ipswich School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020
• The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure